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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1949

Page

8

Pierce Children Christened in Bucks County Church

Daughters of Mr and Mrs E Pierce named Margaret Bryan Pierce and Georgia Conrad Pierce were christened Sunday by Rev Oscar. The Pierces reside in Perkasie Bucks County Pa with Mrs Pierce formerly of Winchester.

E. Pierce Margaret Bryan Pierce Georgia Conrad Pierce Oscar Pierce Perkesie Bucks County Conrad Georgia Winchester

Washington visit by Stephens City trio

In Washington Mrs. Lucille Jenkins and Mrs. Effie Williams of Stephens City visited friends and relatives. They were accompanied by Mrs. Frankcker who spent the past five months in Washington.

Lucille Jenkins Effie Williams Stephens City Washington Frank Ckler

Coronation events and parades dominate April calendar

The civic calendar lists April events from Apr 26 to Apr 28 and Apr 2. Activities include Bible study at First Baptist, joint Ex change Lions meeting with Margret Thors as queen elect, citizenship lessons, Elks gathering, Torchlight parade, Mum mer’s parade, fireworks at Handley school, Princesses ball, pageant repeats at Handley, Grand Marshal Bob Hope reviewing parade units, Trail of the Petals feature, and Queen's ball with Johnny Long and his orchestra.

Civic League First Baptist Church E. T. Clark Jay Lowden C. R. Anderson Exchange Lions Clubs Geo. Washington Hotel Margret Thors Apple Blossom Festival Stonewall HD Club Clarence Robinson Elks Elks Club Shenandoah XXII Handley School Bowl Winchester Armory Johnny Long Bob Hope

Lutheran Women Attend Shenandoah Conference in Toms Brook

A Grace Lutheran delegation attended the Shenandoah Conference of the Virginia Synodical Women’s Missionary Society at St Peters church in Toms Brook. Mrs R S Oberly missionary from India spoke on missionary work, with Winchester attendees listed including Mrs B H Jones and several others.

Grace Lutheran Church R. S. Oberly India Oberly Shenandoah Virginia Synodical of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church St. Peters Lutheran Church Toms Brook Winchester B. H. Jones Homer Harlee W. W. Capper Clark Smith J. A. Hott Vincent Miller F. M. Ritter W. E. Adams William Eisenberg

Guests return visit notes from local residents

Mrs. Thomas J. McFadden and Mrs. C H Henkle hosted guests with several days in town. Mrs. Gertrude Martin returned home after winter with her son in law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Stickel hosted J J Grady over the weekend from Richmond.

Thomas J. McFadden Pittsburgh C. H. Henkle Lee 8&T Gertrude Martin E. Piccadilly Sr Paul .L. Massey S. Cameron St R. L. Stickel J. J. Grady Richmond

Miss Mauzy Weds Boyd Whitacre in Williamsport Md

Announcement of the April 16 marriage of Miss Betty Lee Mauzy to Mr Boyd Lee Whitacre in Williamsport Maryland. The ceremony, a small gathering with Rev J R Collis officiating, followed by a Martinsburg reception. The bride works at Interwoven Stocking Co and the groom at Continental Clay Produce Co. they plan to reside in Martinsburg.

Betty Lee Mauzy Fred Mauzy Ruth Schlack Mauzy Siler Boyd Lee Whitacre Williamsport J. R. Collis St. Luke’s E. U. B. Church Martinsburg Interwoven Stocking Co Whitacre Continental Clay Produce Co

Heishman and Peer Couple Wed at Albin Church

Lois Mariene Heishman of Star Tannery wed Karl Ed ward Peer son of R. L. Peer in a ceremony at Albin near Star Tannery. Rev E B Smith of Gravel Springs Lutheran Church officiated on April 16.

Lois Mariene Heishman Star Tannery John Palmer Heishman Karl Edward Peer R. L. Peer Albin E. B. Smith Gravel Springs Lutheran Church

Miller returns home from Winchester hospital

Mr. Percy D. Miller of Miller and Anderson is back at Courtfield Ave after several weeks as a medical patient at Winchester hospital. His condition is much improved and visitors are welcome.

Percy D. Miller Louise Pingley W. Monmouth Sr Winchester Hospital

Blossom fete guests and regional guild meet noted

Mr and Mrs Jacob C Hiser of Stephens City host Mrs F W Karnmann of Baltimore during the blossom fete. Karnmann’s husband will travel Saturday to join her home Sunday evening. Attendees at the Harrisonburg regional Women’s Guild meeting include Dr and Mrs L Flickinger, Mrs Harry Bowers, Mrs Inda Fawcett and Mrs William Goss. Dr and Mrs B L Flickinger host Miss Lillian Brunner from Reading Pa and a Philadelphia friend visiting Florida, stopping to see Dr and Mrs S L Flickinger at 204 S Cameron St.

Jacob C. Hiser Stephens City F. W. Karnmann Park Heights Ave Baltimore Women’s Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church In Harrisonburg L. Flickinger Harry Bowers Inda Fawcett William Goss Lillian Brunner Reading Philadelphia Florida S. L. Flickinger S. Cameron

Princesses Arriving Tomorrow for Apple Blossom Festival

Tomorrow arrivals include Ruth Nenzel of Richmond representing Richmond Professional Institute and Mary Ann Putman of Beckley for West Virginia University Morgantown. A son was born April 22 in Winchester hospital to Mrs. Smith, formerly Evelyn McDaniel.

City Ruth Nenzel Richmond Ead Winchester Hospital Smith Evelyn McDaniel

Weekend Visitors and Local Social News Highlights

Mrs Butler Field hosted J Ward Arney of Coeur d Alene Idaho and Joan Butler attended University of Virginia spring dances in Charlottesville. Grimms hosted by Mrs Holmes Grimm Jr and family in Lynchburg. Sgt C Elwood Williams on furlough visiting mother Bessie Williams then planning trip to Cheyenne. Sue Johnson celebrates 9th birthday with family at Whitacre. refreshment reception. Myers and Purcell of Washington guests of Dr W D Myers at W Bos cawen St. Louise Pingley returns from Winchester hospital improving.

Butlley Field J. Ward Arney Coeur d'Alene Idaho Dudley Field N. Cameron St Joan Butler U. of Va Charlottesville University of Virginia Miss Butler Robert Butler C. E. Williams C. Elwood Williams Sgt Willams Bessie Williams Braddock St Williams Germany Cheyenne Wyo Sue Johnson Ralph Johnson Whitacre Charles Denny Patricia Madeline Denny Annie Johnson Nancy Duckworth Lewis Duckworth June Clark Beverley Clark Lewis Clark Joan Pugh Merreaka Whitacre Rhoda Whitacre B. Sargent Joyce Williams

Fraulas Return From Wedding Trip at Willow Lawn

William Fraula and Gail Cather Fraula return from their southern states wedding trip and reside at Willow Lawn apartments on Valley Pike. Mrs. Fraula’s maiden name is Gail Cather formerly of Aethelhurst North Frederick Road Frederick County.

Births April 25 Marked by Several Newborns Across Town

Birth announcements list a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Robert John of Stephens City, a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Foreman of Gore, a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Arnold of R. 2, and a daughter Carol Ann born April 24 at John Randolph hospital Hopewell to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Titterington. Mrs. Titterington is Ruth Pangle daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pangle of 311 E. Piccadilly St. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Smith of 52 Freemont St. are the parents in another entry.

Robert Johnson Stephens City Johnson Effie Kipps Shirley Foreman Gore Foreman Nellie Kerns Raymond Arnold R. 2 Arnold Dolly Kerns Walter Titterington Hopewell Carol Ann John Randolph Hospital Titterington Ruth Pangle W. R. Pangle E. Piccadilly St Warren Smith Freemont St

Flyaway Bolero pattern with sundress for summer sew

Advertisement outlines Anne Adams pattern 4947 for a flyaway bolero and sundress in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Includes 35 inch skirt length, appliqué instructions, complete illustrated guide, and coin price of twenty five cents. Mail to Winchester Star Pattern Dept New York. Also promotes Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book with fifteen cents for shipping and a free shampoo and make up smock pattern.

Anne Adams Winchester Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Modern Etiquette Q and A Guidance by Roberta Lee

A column presents etiquette tips on helping a woman with parcels when meeting on the street, typical bridegroom clergy fees ranging from ten to fifty dollars, and telephone invitations with one exception a formal invite.

Roberta Lee

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Pierce Children Ann Edmonds Garner Edmonds W. Cecil St Brooks’ Pharmacy Renjoy Fants Mrs. Henkle Miss Mauzy Mr .Whitacre Louis Mariene Heishman Karl E. Peer Mrs. J. C. Hiser 8. L. Flickinger Uest U.S Smooth Comfor Wender’s Myers Stuart Hayes Frank Purcell W. D. Myers W. Boscawen St the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Dacro Protected Joseph Murray Berryville Bates and Fieldcrest Coolmor Cather's Informa Bates Geo. Washington Timberlake Grove's Serta Englander Craftsman Furnitu Loudoun St Margaret L. Hodgson
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